2009 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Corvette years
- More complaints than other years 13th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. That ranks 13th out of 31 Corvette model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (80 complaints, 53%), typically at around 48,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 151owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 80 | 53% | 48,500 | “fuel smell” (21%) | $3,250 |
| Engine | 24 | 16% | 23,845 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 10% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 6% | 56,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 5% | 9,800 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 4% | 32,750 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 4% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 3% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3% | 3,260 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% | 18,750 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 12,861 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 450 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 27,034 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 1,020 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 1,020 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Chevrolet Corvette recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When the gas tanks are more than 1/2 full the inside of the car fills with gas fumes the only way to prevent is to keep the Tanks less than half fullâ¦â¦ worried the fumes will ignite under the right conditionsâ¦â¦.. supposedly this is a well documented problem with the C-6 corvettes
Approximately 2 months ago I noticed a faint gasoline odor when I entered our garage. I thought that it might be due to a recent re-call on my Honda Gold Wing which involved the fuel system. The motorcycle was repaired by the dealer, returned and I never rode it until yesterday. The smell went…
Air bag display is on and apparently there is a leak in the accelerant on the passenger side of the car.
Unknown. Gasoline fumes when parked with over a half tank of fuel. Fills my garage with the smell..purchased this in 2022 and I was unaware of this problem until I put it in my garage after filling the tank completely.
Fuel leak issue. I have a fuel leak coming from a faulty fuel pump on the driver'side. Very dangerous. Leaking down on side of tank. Could possibly leak down onto exhaust.GM said there was nothing they could do. I have taken it to Landers Mclarty Chevrolet in Huntsville, AL for replacement. Cost is…
Other Chevrolet Corvette years
← 2008 Corvette · 2010 Corvette →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corvette | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 Corvette | 21 | 2 |
| 2023 Corvette | 26 | 1 |
| 2022 Corvette | 21 | 1 |
| 2021 Corvette | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 Corvette | 34 | 4 |
| 2019 Corvette | 148 | 1 |
| 2018 Corvette | 51 | 1 |
| 2017 Corvette | 256 | 4 |
| 2016 Corvette | 104 | 2 |
| 2015 Corvette | 65 | 5 |
| 2014 Corvette | 63 | 5 |
| 2013 Corvette | 82 | 0 |
| 2012 Corvette | 56 | 1 |
| 2011 Corvette | 85 | 1 |
| 2010 Corvette | 84 | 0 |
| 2009 | 151 | 0 |
| 2008 Corvette | 541 | 0 |
| 2007 Corvette | 341 | 2 |
| 2006 Corvette | 365 | 5 |
| 2005 Corvette | 532 | 6 |
| 2004 Corvette | 217 | 2 |
| 2003 Corvette | 85 | 1 |
| 2002 Corvette | 157 | 1 |
| 2001 Corvette | 205 | 1 |
| 2000 Corvette | 278 | 2 |
| 1999 Corvette | 308 | 2 |
| 1998 Corvette | 399 | 2 |
| 1997 Corvette | 153 | 5 |
| 1996 Corvette | 44 | 0 |
| 1995 Corvette | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, air bags problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 80 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Corvette model years, the 2009 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.